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Course Description

This course will allow students to develop and demonstrate technical engineering knowledge and skills in civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, or mining engineering, integrating problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills. This course incorporates Project Based Learning, providing students the opportunity to learn in context, in formal and informal learning environments such as workshops, classes and project studios. Teamwork and problem solving skills are learned alongside technical content in exciting real-world engineering contexts.

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About CQUniversity

CQUniversity Australia has one of the largest and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia. It has quickly become Australia's largest regional university. Already renowned as one of the nation's most inclusive universities, CQUniversity is now also a more comprehensive university following the merger with CQ TAFE in 2014. They have opened the doors wider, making university more accessible and applicable to more people.

Students can choose from more than 300 TAFE and university courses on offer across dozens of disciplines, including Apprenticeships, Trades and Training, Business, Accounting and Law, Creative, Performing and Visual Arts, Education and Humanities, Engineering and Built Environment, Engineering Trades, Health, Information Technology and Digital Media, Psychology, Social Work and Community Services, Science and Environment, Service Industries, Transport and Safety Sciences and Work and English, Study and Work Preparation.

Students can study on-campus at one of the many locations around Australia, or by distance education and benefit from ongoing support and access to dedicated Distance Education Study Centres and hubs located across Australia.

Courses are designed alongside industry and delivered by award-winning and highly experienced teaching professionals using a practical approach, ensuring students graduate with up-to-date, real-world skills.

Provider CRICOS: 00219C

Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Duration

CQUniversity Bundaberg

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

CQUniversity Cairns

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

CQUniversity Gladstone Marina

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

CQUniversity Rockhampton North

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

Distance Education

Full-time internal = 4 years

Part-time internal = 8 years

Structure

24 units (192 credit points). Residential schools apply to some units within this course if choosing to study by distance. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved industrial work within this course which is in accordance with current recommendations of the accrediting body, Engineers Australia.

Study Pathways

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may also be used as an alternative entry path to Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Engineering) for students who do not meet the entry requirements for that course.

How does this course perform?

How do study fields for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at CQUniversity perform?

Electrical engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems. They work on systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power. They also work on electronic systems used for computing, communications and other industrial applications.

Mechanical engineers plan, design and oversee the development, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery. They conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency.

Mechatronic engineers design and maintain machinery with electronic and computer control systems, such as aircraft, robots, motor vehicles, cameras, power generators and mining and chemical plant machinery.